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2006-08-14 06:36:47 · 4 answers · asked by tink3773 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Baptism and Circumcism. Both are entrenched in "cleansing directives and rituals" from both religious sects.
Baptism relates to the Christian belief of a new "birth" and washing away of sin. In the Christian belief, Baptism will render a person's soul clean. This relates to a more and complete relationship with God through their belief that Christ is the intermediary.
Circumcism relates to the Judaism staple of "cleanliness" The Torah relates cleanliness to godliness; being more holy and able to experience a more full and complete relationship with God.
2006-08-14 07:06:10 · answer #1 · answered by gvloh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only know about Christianity, Church's have Confirmation, where the child becomes a full member, with all the responsibilities that entails.
2006-08-14 13:42:17 · answer #2 · answered by amom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A wiccaning could be considered a Pagan baptism of sorts. This ritual is for a group, and the community declares that they will support and welcome the new child.
Here is an example of a wiccaning ritual:
http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/XJ&sdn=paganwiccan&zu=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ladyoftheearth.com%2Frituals%2Fwiccaning-2.txt
They are almost identical in concept and ritual structure!
2006-08-14 13:42:12 · answer #3 · answered by Phoenix's Mommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IDK, but my buddy got punched in the mouth so hard that he crapped his pants!!!
2006-08-14 13:39:59 · answer #4 · answered by surfing_intern 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋